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| Journeying Through Academics |
1. MIT won't kick your butt. It will let you fling your butt into its
boot though.
2. Take classes with extra letters not extra numbers; e.g. 8.01L not 8.012.
You'll enjoy freshman year much more.
3. Pass/no record is a great thing, and you should have fun your freshman
year, but if you don't learn the material, sophomore year will suck a lot.
4. Do your work with other people.
5. If you need help, just ask for it. Most people are more than willing to
help you out. Everyone is always helping everyone else out here. That's how
we survive.
6. Realize that there is a life outside MIT and classes. In fact, this is
more important than "why you came here." Find such involvements
early. |
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Don't be scared of weird professors. They're cool in their own
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Work together. It is a lot easier to get through the tough classes, and
everyone benefits. | 
There is always someone to give you a hand. |
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"THAT one! I want THAT guy to rush PKT this year." |
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MIT students come in all shapes and sizes; they're all cool. |
| Boston Must-do's | |
1. See a Red Sox
game. |
| 2. Walk down Newbury St. |
| 3. Eat at the Top of the Hub once (and only once) |
| 4. Chill in Boston Common |
| 5. Walk the Freedom Trail |
| 6. Museum of Fine Arts |
| 7. Listen to the BSO |
| 8. Run the Marathon |
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| Social Life |
1. Find something to do (other than studying) that (A) takes up all
your time and (B) is totally worth it. You'll actually stay saner at MIT
this way.
2. Varsity sports. Dance Troupe. Habitat for Humanity. The list continues.
It's so easy to find something you love. Don't hesitate to get involved and
try new things during your freshman year.
3. Be open to meet people of all shapes and sizes. Make an effort to stay
that way, or else you'll quickly close yourself off from many exciting
people. |
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